Pharr Elementary School

816 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pharr Elementary School, located at 1500 North Rd in Snellville, Georgia, is a primary educational institution serving the Gwinnett County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students in the Snellville community. By focusing on foundational academics and student development, Pharr Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth.

Beyond its academic program, the school prides itself on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. Pharr Elementary frequently engages its community through extracurricular activities, parent involvement initiatives, and school-wide events that promote a positive school culture. With a dedicated staff and a focus on student-centered instruction, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages academic excellence and social-emotional learning for every student.

816

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pharr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	115
Hispanic	255
Black	345
Asian	72
Two or More	25
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
345 (42.3%)
Hispanic
255 (31.2%)
White
115 (14.1%)
Asian
72 (8.8%)
Two or More
25 (3.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(770)985-0244
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	816
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 132

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pharr Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	52
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	125
Grade 2	132
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pharr Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	385	47.2%
Male	431	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)